Will uncooked quinoa grains fall through this strainer?
44021
I just tried it and uncooked quinoa grains will not fall through this strainer.
44022
It is a VERY fine mesh so I don't think so. I have not put quinoa in it, but use it to wash rice before cooking and those grains don't fall through.
44023
Just a few of the finest quinoa grains will get through when you first pour it in but I discovered that if you wet the strainer first nothing falls through and when you start the rinse the grains expand enough so nothing escapes.
44024
I have not rinsed quinoa in this, only rice. But, I believe the mesh is fine enough to be used for quinoa.
488104
Yes and no. Yes - An uncooked rice grain has a smaller than 1/16" diameter (the app. diameter of the holes in this colander) and can easily be slipped through the holes if held perpendicular to the holes. No - Grains of rice lie horizontally when in the colander so it is my experience than no uncooked rice grains ever fall through the holes.No - Cooked grains of short grain rice rice swell to a grater than 1/16" diameter and will not fit through the holes..
7199
I just tried it with dry quinoa, and the holes were too big. The quinoa fell through.
107359
I don't think so. The holes are large enough that the seeds would pass through. In my cooking classes we learned to press the seeds from berries in a fine mess strainer. Such as this one... OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Fine Mesh Strainer
1845793
I just tried it using dry quinoa (no water). Shaking it vigorously over a bowl, no grains slipped through. A few of the teeny tiny black husks did go though. (I have multi color quinoa.) It's possible that adding the force of water and swishing it all around, a few might slip through, but I doubt it.
1572268
I have not tried it with rice, but small grains would probably fall through until they have cooked.
93164
Yes, In fact I believe you could strain cooked quinoa in this colander and lose very little.
1121115
Beans definitely, rice - maybe cooked rice if you are careful. I never tried. It is close spaced mesh but not fine like a tea strainer. I am afraid some dry rice might slip through.
1613355
I have had similar issues with other strainers. But I use these specifically for Quinoa. Though a few grains get a little stuck occasionally, these strainers have been great for everything!
1845293
Seeds will fall into juice. I would recommend reaming with a strainer over the bowl.
1845111
Livefree, I use it for EVERYTHING; however, I am not familiar with quinoa. I use it for cleaning and draining couscous; rice; sifting flower (for making cakes); and a million other things. I can not imagine (after looking it up on line) that quinoa is so small that it will go through. I would say yes........you will LOVE this wonderful addition to your kitchen. It is sturdy, durable, easy to clean with your veg. brush and a JOY to use. Enjoy!
550781
No problem with angel hair pasta but not good for quinoa or tiny grains. But wonderful strainer, I got three different sizes
53394
I do not have a problem with my Blanco sink nor sink strainer. Is your strainer totally open?
686021
Absolutely! Gret strainers, I use them for quinoa all the time. That and my keifer grains.
2283201
Easily. Just make sure you have a wooden pestle or similar tool to gently for the material through the strainer.
550780
The holes are about 2mm in diameter, perfect for spaghetti or angel hair pasta but not for small grains like quinoa for which you should use a fine mesh strainer.
1555043
Hi! My name is Liberty from Hawaii. Wide Rim mesh Basket has little holes but quinoa seeds will still go through the holes when you wash them. I suggest you buy the Japanese Rice washing bowl. It's the best for washing rice including quinoa. I ordered it from Amazon and I really like it!